Transport
Chiang Mai is well served by Rail, Bus and Plane transport.
Trains
The state railway operates around 14 trains a day to Chiang Mai Station from Bangkok. Many journeys run overnight and the journey takes approximately 12 to 15 hours. Most trains offer a first-class service with private cabins, and a second-class service with fold-down sleeping berths.
Chiang Mai Railway Station, tel. (053) 242094, 244795, 247462, 245363-4.
For a full timetable of all Thai trains visit
http://www.railway.co.th/home/Default.asp?lenguage=Eng
Buses
The Central Chang Pheuak terminal provides local services to other locations within Chiang Mai province.
The Chiang Mai Arcade terminal, north-east of the city, runs a service several times a day to Bangkok (a 10 to 12 hour journey). This terminal also provides services to over 20 other destinations around Thailand.
Planes
Chiang Mai International Airport receives up to fifteen flights a day from Bangkok, and also serves as a local hub for services to other Northern cities such as Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. International services also connect Chiang Mai with other regional centres.
Below is a list of some of the airlines that use Chiang Mai international airport. Please be aware that this information is subject to change and is offered as a guide only.
AIR ASIA: http://www.airasia.com
BANGKOK AIRWAYS: http://www.bangkokair.com
ORIENT-THAI AIRWAYS:http://www.flyorientthai.com/en/flight/
NOK AIR: http://www.nokair.com
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL: http://www.thaiair.com
SILK AIR: http://www.silkair.com
LAO AVIATION: http://www.laoairlines.com